- Verb (used with object) Computers . - To transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to a peripheral device. - Compare upload to broadcast specialist programes, for such groups as doctors, outside normal broadcasting hours. They are often recording on video tapes and viewed later.
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Consequences of Downloading Illegally:
Online infringement of copyrighted music can be punished by up to 3 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Repeat offenders can be imprisoned up to 6 years. Individuals also may be held civilly liable, regardless of whether the activity is for profit, for actual damages or lost profits, or for statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringed copyright.
ABOUT DOWNLOADING, FILE SHARING, AND CD BURNING." Christian Music Trade Association (CMTA). 2004. Web. 12 Jan. 2011. <http://www.cmta.com/brochure.htm>.
Definition of Downloads:
- Verb (used with object) Computers .- To transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to a peripheral device.
- Compare upload to broadcast specialist programes, for such groups as doctors, outside normal broadcasting hours. They are often recording on video tapes and viewed later.
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Consequences of Downloading Illegally:
Online infringement of copyrighted music can be punished by up to 3 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Repeat offenders can be imprisoned up to 6 years. Individuals also may be held civilly liable, regardless of whether the activity is for profit, for actual damages or lost profits, or for statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringed copyright.Downloading: What Happens If You're Caught? -." The Independent News Newspaper. The Independent, 8 July 2009. Web. 12 Jan. 2011. <http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/illegal-downloading-what-happens-if-youre-caught-1736013.html>
ABOUT DOWNLOADING, FILE SHARING, AND CD BURNING." Christian Music Trade Association (CMTA). 2004. Web. 12 Jan. 2011. <http://www.cmta.com/brochure.htm>.